THE WALL OF FACES

Staff Sergeant Jack Garnes was my platoon sergeant in Air Cav Troop 2/11th ACR. I was scheduled to fly the day Jack was killed. Jack woke me up around 2 a.m. to tell me he was flying in my place. He was killed that day. I have never forgotten his name.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from those who knew you are moving and attest to their admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

Sergeant Jack Allen Garnes, Served with the Air Cavalry Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, United States Army Vietnam.

Dear Sgt Jack Garnes,
Thank you for your service as an Armor Reconnaissance Specialist. Happy Veterans' Day. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

On October 30, 1971, pilot WO1 Eric A. McMichael and observer SGT Jack A. Garnes comprised the crew of a U.S. Army OH-6A light observation helicopter (#69-16007) from Air Cavalry Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry. They were flying a visual reconnaissance mission in Binh Duong Province, RVN. At 9:55 AM their aircraft was attacked with small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire, causing it to crash and burn. SGT Garnes was fatally injured in the attack. WO1 McMichael suffered severe burns and was taken to the 24th Evacuation Hospital at Long Binh. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]